., cap ex, misc-rough estimate for utilities etcI know every market is different but thats why I am asking.

Take this number and divide it by the cap rate for that asset class in that area usually .05-.08.

I'm currently unemployed and obtaining loans from banks has been difficult.  

We live in a revters town.If I get these homes I am thinking I can do two things.One if course is to rent them out and from the rent save the taxes,insurance, cap ex, vacancies, and repairs included.

The difficult part for me will be lead generation, but hoping the national brand will generate a few to get me started plus what I locate on my own. 

How does anyone make any money, in the current environment of low cap rates, where finding an 8 cap is not easy, with 8% interest rates? 

your question is difficult to answer. 

Typical cap rates in the area are around 8% which would result in a value of $312,500.

We hear on the podcast that it’s important for us to join our local meetups, but I can attest that it’s difficult given my work schedule and obligations.

I believe the challenge will be finding a property that has an acceptable cap-rate.